World Cup Update - GERMANY-ITALY: Players' Quotes

 

GERMANY-ITALY: Players' Quotes
Players from Italy and Germany gave their reactions after Italy's 2-0 semi-final win in Dortmund...
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Rome explodes with joy at Italian triumph
The Italian capital burst into wild celebrations on Tuesday after Italy scored two late goals to beat host nation Germany in the FIFA World Cup semi-final...
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World Cup Update - France seek to shed favourites' mantle

 

France seek to shed favourites' mantle
Having overcome Brazil in the quarter-finals, France have suddenly been installed as many people's favourites for the world crown. But mindful of their past difficulty shouldering such a burden, Les Bleus are at pains to deflect this unwanted extra pressure...
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Klose runs out of steam, Henry poised to pounce
The failure of in-form Germany striker Miroslav Klose to score against Italy has opened the door to France's Thierry Henry who will be out to close the two-goal gap at the top of the scoring chart against Portugal...
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Semi-finalists walk suspension tightrope
As if the pressure of a FIFA World Cup semi-final were not enough on its own, several players from both France and Portugal will face each other knowing that one more booking could keep them out of the Final even if they do advance...
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Brazil left licking their wounds
After their quarter-final elimination at the hands of France, Brazil s much-vaunted side bow out of the tournament as the great disappointment of the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany...
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World Cup Update - Klose runs out of steam, Henry poised to pounce

 

Klose runs out of steam, Henry poised to pounce
The failure of in-form Germany striker Miroslav Klose to score against Italy has opened the door to France's Thierry Henry who will be out to close the two-goal gap at the top of the scoring chart against Portugal...
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Italy strike late to break hosts' hearts
Italy maintained their 12-year cycle of FIFA World Cup Final appearances - 1970, 1982, 1994 and now 2006 - by scoring two late goals at the end of extra time to extinguish the hopes of a home nation who, in a tense semi-final, suffered defeat in Dortmund for the first time...
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GERMANY ITALY: Coaches' Quotes
Jurgen Klinsmann and Marcello Lippi shared their thoughts after Italy's 2-0 semi-final victory over Germany...
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World Cup Update - France seek to shed favourites mantle

 

France seek to shed favourites mantle
Having overcome Brazil in the quarter-finals, France have suddenly been installed as many people s favourites for the world crown. But mindful of their past difficulty shouldering such a burden, Les Bleus are at pains to deflect this unwanted extra pressure...
Source: fifaworldcup.yahoo.com

Azzurri aim to reclaim winning tune
As well as wanting to see their team win a place in the 2006 FIFA World Cup Final tonight, Italy's followers are also hoping to reclaim a song of celebration that their German counterparts have made their own recently...
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Same old story for England
England went to Germany with higher hopes than at any previous FIFA World Cup since 1970 but suffered an all-too-familiar fate, losing out on penalties once again...
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Italy strike late to break hosts' hearts
Italy maintained their 12-year cycle of FIFA World Cup Final appearances - 1970, 1982, 1994 and now 2006 - by scoring two late goals at the end of extra time to extinguish the hopes of a home nation who, in a tense semi-final, suffered defeat in Dortmund for the first time...
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World Cup Update - Camoranesi passed fit, Nesta misses out

 

Camoranesi passed fit, Nesta misses out
Italy midfielder Mauro Camoranesi came through the Azzurri's final training session before their semi-final against Germany but the outlook for defender Alessandro Nesta looks bleak...
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Germany tops for top-four finish
FIFA World Cup semi-finals inevitably find Germany involved - today's clash with Italy means they will finish in the top four for a record 11th time. That's one more than Brazil while Germany's appearance in the Final would also take them past Brazil's total of seven...
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Germany are brilliant when put on the spot
The host nation of the FIFA World Cup have a near-impeccable record when it comes to winning penalty shoot-outs. In six separate showdowns they have won all but one and no player has missed in the last four. In comparison, Italy s record is poor...
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World Cup Update - Referee explains Rooney red card

 

Referee explains Rooney red card
The referee who sent off England's Wayne Rooney during Saturday's quarter-final defeat to Portugal has said he was not influenced by protests from the Portuguese players...
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Valdano: No-one wants to be favourites
Former Argentina international Jorge Valdano, a world champion in 1986, gave FIFAworldcup.com his considered analysis of events so far at Germany 2006, focusing on Argentina, Brazil, Spain and the four semi-finalists in particular...
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Italy on top in past encounters
Germany and Italy have met four times at the FIFA World Cup and the 2006 hosts have yet to win. FIFAworldcup.com delves into the tournament annals and finds plenty to whet the appetite...
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